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Community Buildings Capital Fund

The Community Buildings Capital Fund supports small scale refurbishment and improvement of local community buildings that are managed and operated by the voluntary sector.

When to apply

The Community Buildings Capital Fund is open for applications all year.

Before filling in the application form we strongly advise you to discuss your project with the Community Support Team.

Grant criteria and eligibility

Who can apply?

Who can't apply?

What is funded?

What isn't funded?

Equipment not directly attributable to the building i.e. we will fund stage lighting and sound systems, but would not fund a television or hifi system for a club room. We will also not fund equipment intended for the use of a separate trading arm or commercial organisation using the premises.

Please note we cannot retrospectively fund works that have already been carried out. Grants are issued for works to be carried out in the future.

Funding criteria

Projects costing less than £15,000

Hampshire County Council contribution - one third up to a maximum of £5,000. The voluntary organisation will be advised to apply to other appropriate funding bodies which could include the District and Parish Council. Hampshire County Council will not provide more than one third except in exceptional circumstances.

If granted, payment will be made on receipt of invoice(s) for the total cost for the project. Once the funding level is agreed for a project it cannot be increased.

Projects costing more than £15,000

Hampshire County Council may support these projects (up to a maximum of £12,500) Hampshire County Council's contribution will normally be 50% of the funding from sources other than the applicant’s own funding.

If granted, payment will be made on receipt of invoice(s) for the project. Payments will be made in proportion to invoices received e.g. if a project costs £100,000 and £25,000 value of invoices are received then 25% of the grant will be paid. Once the funding level is agreed for a project it cannot be increased.

Feasibility studies

In order to assist voluntary organisations apply for funds from other sources, Hampshire County Council may support the costs of feasibility studies. Applications will be considered for 50% of the cost of such studies up to a maximum of £500.

Apply now Application guidance notes and online form

 

Contact

CCBS Grants
Hampshire County Council
Castle Avenue
Winchester
SO23 8ZF

Telephone 01962 845390

Email ccbsgrants@hants.gov.uk

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